Social Worker/Clinician for Family Support

Room To Grow•New York, NY

2d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Room to Grow is a nonprofit organization operating in New York and Boston that supports families with children ages 0–3 through a strengths-based program offering consistent, personalized support and resources. The Social Worker/Clinician for Family Support builds long-term relationships with parents and caregivers at Room to Grow’s welcoming Family Centers, discussing the challenges and joys of early parenthood and supporting children’s development. The role facilitates the first hour of each family’s quarterly visit, with established schedules averaging 4–5 clinical hours per day. Visits follow a flexible curriculum addressing topics such as child development and parenting strategies while reflecting each family’s priorities. Families may then access boutique items and other resources with support from the Operations team. The clinician works closely with internal Family Support teams that host the second hour of visits and support case management. Room to Grow provides mentorship, reflective practice, team meetings, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Experience in direct practice with individuals, families, or groups, with a specific interest in early childhood.
Growth-oriented approach to practice, with curiosity and commitment to learning and improving practice.
Track record of collaborating with colleagues and managers for peer support and skills development.
Dedication to equity and inclusion, including recognition of how cultural, familial, and social systems affect caregivers and children.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized, resourceful, and solutions-oriented.
Adept at documentation in an electronic data-capture system, such as Salesforce.
Passion for Room to Grow’s mission, vision, and core values of Integrity, Respect, Growth, Collaboration, Community, and Inclusion.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree (e.g., MSW or MA) or advanced experience in child development or a related field.
State licensure when applicable (e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC).
Fluency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Engage parents, caregivers, and children in conversations about family priorities, child development, child sleep habits, and social support to promote family growth and wellness.
Support families during quarterly sessions and communicate with them between visits as needed.
Connect families with community resources as needed.
Conduct visits in accordance with Room to Grow’s practice competencies, including welcoming presentation, relationship development, and providing information and coaching.
Maintain electronic family records documenting events and conversations during visits.
Align visits with the Room to Grow curriculum and each family’s priorities.
Log communications with families outside visits to support effective case management across internal teams.
Support organizational communications related to family support as needed.
Participate in team meetings focused on practice and professional growth.
Collaborate with internal Family Support teams to discuss practice issues and visit events and share knowledge and problem-solve collectively.
Continuously seek knowledge and best practices in early childhood, child development, and parenting.
Participate in regular manager check-ins, quarterly observations, and reflective practice, using feedback to support professional growth and strengthen family support practices.

Benefits

8+ weeks of paid time off per year, including holidays, vacation, sick time, and personal/self-care time.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA.
Retirement savings with matching program.
Wellness reimbursement up to $250 per year.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

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